Are you pregnant or planning to have a baby soon? Did you have a baby within the past year? Are you breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Marion General Hospital and Marion County WIC says you won’t want to miss the Baby Friendly Celebration.
MPH Urges Steps to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
July 27, 2012 by
Sandy Bridenstine, Marion Public Health Environmental Health Director, is reminding residents of important measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected with the West Nile Virus and other mosquito borne diseases. She says that in spite of the recent drought conditions, the risk of disease still exists.
IncrediWorld Amazement Park Kicks Off Sunday
July 27, 2012 by
The Marion Grace Brethren church invites kids age 3-11 to come to IncrediWorld Amazement Park where they will have songs, Bible truths, snacks, games, crafts, drama, a visit from Toledo Zoo animals, and more.
Dancing in the Park to Promote Exercise as Being Fun
July 26, 2012 by
In honor of National Dance Day, Edye Cook's School of Dance is hosting "Dancing in the Park" on Saturday, July 28, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Their goal is to promote dance as a form of exercise and have a lot of fun at it in Busby Park at the corner of West Center and South Prospect Streets in downtown Marion.
Red Cross Readies for Possible Severe Weather
July 26, 2012 by
The American Red Cross is preparing to respond today if severe weather forecast for the afternoon creates a need, said Marion/Morrow Red Cross Chapters director, Michael Vance.
Marion Commissioner, Wife Honored by Ohio State Fair
July 26, 2012 by
The Ohio State Fair inducted nine new Hall of Fame members on Thursday, July 26 in the Rhodes Center Auditorium. Those being inducted include Marion County Commissioner Ken Stiverson and his wife Janet. Morrow County resident Bryan Hetterscheidt was also inducted.
Palace Theatre Showing “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
July 26, 2012 by
"Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" will play at the Marion Palace Theatre Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Cash Mob Set for Thursday Evening
July 26, 2012 by
Downtown Marion and the Marion Young Professionals have been organizing a series of Cash Mobs throughout the summer that they say have been very well received by the businesses involved. Their next mob is set for Thursday, July 26, and, as always, everyone is invited.
Marion Man Arrested After Running from Patrol
July 25, 2012 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says they arrested a Marion man Wednesday morning after he led them on a high speed chase and then ran from his vehicle on foot. The suspect managed to hide from authorities for hours before being located.
Local Law Enforcement Raising Funds for Kids
July 25, 2012 by
The Marion County Fraternal Order of Police, which represents law enforcement personel from the Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office, has started its 2012 phone solicitation campaign to raise funds for various activities, including the Cops and Kids Program and Safety City. The campaign will run for the next four weeks.
